Exercise a high degree of caution in Uganda due to the threat of terrorism and a high crime rate. Avoid all travel to areas within 50 km of the border with South Sudan due to banditry and cross-border attacks by rebel groups. This advisory excludes visits to national parks when accompanied by a reputable guide and using well-travelled roads. Avoid non-essential travel to areas within 50 km of the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo due to joint military operations.
Avoid non-essential travel to Karamoja Province due to inter-communal violence and banditry. Back to top. The volatile security situation in the eastern part of neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo DRC could lead to possible incursions into western Uganda by armed rebel groups from the DRC.
Ugandan military troops are present on both sides of the border. There is also a risk of banditry in this area. The border with South Sudan is porous and banditry and criminality are a concern. Inter-communal tensions and clashes are common in this area. Given the security situation in South Sudan, we recommend that you avoid travelling to areas within 50 km from the border.
Clashes between tribal groups occur, especially in districts north of Kate Kyoga. There is also a risk of banditry. Due to political tensions between Uganda and Rwanda, the land border may be closed without notice. There is a threat of terrorism in Uganda. On October 17, , an attack occurred near the Queen Elizabeth National Park in south-west Uganda and resulted in three casualties. On October 15, , the Ugandan police foiled a bomb attack on churches in the central Butambala district, west of Kampala.
The Ugandan police also located and disabled improvised explosive devices IED in three locations in Kampala and on its outskirts in September Terrorists have previously carried out attacks, including in June on a school in Mpondwe, near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, resulting in several casualties. Further attacks cannot be ruled out. While the attacks do not appear to have targeted foreigners, exercise increased caution in and around Kampala.
